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05/01/26

Intention to Treat--Season 2: The Race Equation.

Gotbaum, Rachel. New Engl J Med.

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Equity, Access, and Timeliness
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Summary

Biased clinical algorithms threaten diagnostic safety by producing disparate outcomes for Black patients. This podcast series [https://intention-to-treat-podcast.nejm.org/season/2/ ] examines how race-based medical algorithms can limit access to life-saving treatment, featuring physicians challenging these practices and the resistance they face. It also shows how difficult reform can be, even when clinicians recognize patient harm.
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Gotbaum R. Intention to Treat — Season 2: The Race Equation. N Engl J Med. 2026;394(18-24).